"A classy and utterly listenable and respectful rendition of Christmas carols. The arrangements sparkle, but in fairness, these are more in the nature of jazzy interpretations than jazz music. Hickman and Bacon are classical players by training, although Pilafian has been successful in both classical music and jazz. Hickman has such a beautiful tone on trumpet that anything he plays seems to shine wondrously…. A minor classic … the rhythm section swings with abandon."—All Music Guide